Master of Cyber Security
Gain expertise in cybersecurity through hands-on learning and industry internships at RMIT University in Melbourne.
Best for:Best for professionals seeking to specialise in cybersecurity with a focus on hands-on experience and industry exposure.
Overview
The Master of Cyber Security at RMIT University equips students with advanced knowledge in securing digital systems, networks, and data. This programme covers critical areas such as cryptography, ethical hacking, biometrics, and risk management, preparing graduates for roles in an increasingly interconnected world. Students benefit from practical experience through industry internships with organisations of all sizes. The curriculum balances theoretical foundations with real-world applications, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for careers in cybersecurity. RMIT’s urban campus in Melbourne provides access to cutting-edge resources and industry connections, fostering both academic and professional growth.
What you'll do
- Study advanced topics in network security, cryptography, and ethical hacking to protect digital systems.
- Engage in hands-on learning through practical exercises and simulations of cyber threats.
- Participate in industry internships to gain real-world experience in cybersecurity roles.
- Develop expertise in managing risks associated with information systems and digital infrastructure.
- Collaborate on projects addressing contemporary cybersecurity challenges and vulnerabilities.
- Apply knowledge of biometrics and smartcard technologies to secure authentication systems.
- Contribute to research or industry projects focused on cybersecurity best practices and innovations.
Requirements
Degree required: An Australian bachelor’s degree in computing, IT, software, electrical, electronics, communications, mathematics, or physics with a GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent. Alternatively, an Australian bachelor’s degree in a scientific/engineering/technical field with a GPA of at least 1.5 out of 4.0, or equivalent, plus at least three years of current, relevant work experience in IT/information security.
Language: English proficiency (if applicable for international students, assessed via Australian Qualifications Framework).
Instruction: English
- Proven academic background in computing, IT, or related technical fields.
- Demonstrable work experience in IT or information security for applicants with lower GPAs.
- Ability to provide detailed CV/resume with employment history and responsibilities.
- Proficiency in technical writing to document professional development and experience.
- Understanding of basic principles of cybersecurity, networks, or cryptography.
- Australian bachelor’s degree in specified fields with minimum GPA requirements.
- Equivalent international qualifications assessed via the Australian Qualifications Framework.
- Three years of relevant work experience for applicants with lower GPAs.
- Detailed CV/resume and employer confirmation for work experience assessment.
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How to apply
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Applicants must submit an online application through RMIT’s official portal. Required documents include a detailed CV/resume, academic transcripts, and, if applicable, a statement from an employer confirming relevant work experience. International students may need to provide additional documentation to prove English proficiency or qualification equivalency.
- CV/resume with detailed employment history and responsibilities
- Academic transcripts
- Statement from employer confirming work experience (if applicable)
- Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
- Evidence of professional development (if applicable)
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